ROTARY TAKES ACTION ON FLOOD RELIEF
 

Posted by Jim Wilson on Dec 01, 2022
                
30/11/2022
MEDIA RELEASE
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ROTARY TAKES ACTION ON FLOOD RELIEF
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
There is now a major mosquito danger within flood impacted communities. In order to provide some relief to affected communities, RAWCS has acquired thousands of mosquito repellent candles.
RAWCS has taken the initiative and will coordinate immediate distribution of mosquito repellent candles to various Rotary clubs in the flood impact locations. The candles will then be distributed by local Rotary Clubs directly to those most in need. Candles have now landed in Shepparton (VIC), Lismore (NSW), Parkes (NSW) and Gympie (QLD) for distribution.
Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd (RAWCS) is appealing for funds to assist communities impacted by the ongoing flood crisis. Donations can be directed to the RAWCS national flood appeal or to specific appeals covering various flooded regions.
Funds donated to the appeals are being used in the following ways:-
  • Backing the projects and immediate assistance programs undertaken by local Rotarians in the flood zones.
  • Funding cash vouchers to help with the immediate needs of flood victims as well as supporting local businesses when the vouchers are spent in the impacted towns.
  • Assisting with temporary housing initiatives.
  • Provision of new clothing and new bed linen.
  • Distribution of free mosquito repellant candles to help protect families from diseases carried by swarming mosquitos in the flood aftermath. The candles repel mosquitos for sixty hours, are odorless and normally retail for $16 each.
 
 
Donations can be made to our national fund, or can be directed to a number of regional appeals:
National Flood Appeal                                   https://lnkd.in/g2PAMBgc\
NE NSW & SE Qld                                             https://lnkd.in/gvfgsA3b
Sydney & Surrounding Areas                       https://lnkd.in/g9pd3hdH
Victoria & border Areas                                 https://lnkd.in/gWj863GV
Central West NSW                                           https://lnkd.in/g5vScbjs
 
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Andrew Woodward is available for interviews and photographs.
Media Contact: Andrew Woodward 0411 075 107, andrew.woodward@rawcs.org.au
 
RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Services Ltd)
Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd. (RAWCS) was formed to enable Australian Rotarians, Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs to assist disadvantaged communities and individuals through humanitarian aid projects.
RAWCS has a financial infrastructure system that facilitates fundraising for projects that deliver humanitarian aid and charitable support in Australia and overseas. Projects are registered through Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund (RAOAF), Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RABS) incorporating Rotary Australia Compassionate Grants (RACG), Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF), Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) and Rotary Australia Repurposing Equipment (RARE).
Funds raised over 2021/2022 include
  • Ukraine humanitarian assistance Projects:            $6,337,414
  • Australian Flood relief Projects:                            $1,157,182
  • Cambodia based humanitarian Projects:                $988,317
  • Top 14 other large humanitarian Projects:             $6,513,781 
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